N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, with support from Outer Banks Health, is offering a limited number of scholarship opportunities for their week-long 2023 Summer Camps.

The goal of these scholarships is to reach underserved children, ages 6-13, and fund registration and activity fees to attend our interactive and educational camps. The application is open until March 20. For more information on scholarships, contact 252-475-2332.

Find dates and registration links for our week-long camp offerings at ncaquariums.com/roanoke-camps.

  • Animal Planet, a week-long, half-day experience, welcomes children ages 6-7. Meet ambassador animals, enjoy games and crafts, and head outdoors for fun-filled activities.
  • Junior “Shell”ebrate Turtles is perfect for ages 8-9. Participants will learn what it means to be a turtle and discover the turtle species that make North Carolina home.
  • Junior Aquatic Adventures leads children ages 10-11 on an exploration of Outer Banks aquatic ecosystems.
  • Junior Aquarist, for ages 10-11, allows campers to experience a week learning about how the Aquarium staff care for our resident animals.
  • Aquarist Camp, for ages 12-13, immerses participants in the world of animal care, including preparing diets, testing water quality, and enriching our animals.

General camp registration opens online Monday, April 3 at 9 a.m.